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Spring is here and it is time to organize and clean up from winter. Yes, we all dread cleaning but many Americans will be exposed to toxic chemicals and nasty vapors just to feel clean. Leave the harsh chemicals behind and keep your cleaning natural and healthy by using green products.

Now that you have decided to get rid of the chemical products in your home, here are a few tips on how to swap them out while preventing further damage to the environment and save money at the same time.

The FTC announced a set of new green product guidelines that are poised to shake things up in the green cleaning product industry. Learn how to tell fact from fiction as you explore green cleaning products and traditional products that fit your eco-friendly needs.

Nationwide Insurance recently became the first insurance company to stop covering activities associated with fracking. The company cited the risks were simply too great to ignore, in an internal memo that was leaked to the public. This is yet another blow to the industry that is already in the cross hairs of environmentalists.

Before you reach for another sip of water from your reusable bottle make sure you have the facts on whether it is safe. As people begin to look for alternatives to plastic water bottles they often reach for reusable aluminum bottles, but are they safe?

The healthcare industry continues to look for new methods of making operations more environmentally friendly. The tactics include utilizing new technology that cuts down on energy used by medical equipment, lowering water consumption and electric light use, using pigment-free plastics and replacing chemical-heavy cleaning products with more green ingredients.

In a move largely symbolic, Vermont has banned the practice of hydraulic fracturing or fracking to help curb environmental damage and water contamination. Vermont is hoping this ban will be the model for other states to adopt, pushing for greater respect of our planet and resources she holds.

Expectant mothers are bombarded by highly toxic chemicals everyday and may not even be aware. Learn the facts about these dangerous toxins and understand how to limit exposure while helping protect you and your family.